Non-profits come in all shapes and sizes. Some are trendy and global. Others are simple and work on a smaller scale. But regardless of their size, scale or branding, the true impact of a non-profit lies in its mission and the character of those that lead it. If you’re
There is spiritual power in tangible community. My friends Alan Mitchell, Jim Sproull, and Bill Murray all showed me that. This is written in their honor. Alan and Faustine Mitchell were in the Sunday school class that our founder, Dan Hayes, taught when Orchard started in 1996. As Orchard
Orchard’s staff and Board of Directors are excited to share that Orchard has been awarded a $95,000 grant from One Hundred Shares! One Hundred Shares is a Christ-centered organization that awards financial grants to selected Christian non-profit ministries in the greater Atlanta area that serve those in need and
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We are excited to announce that we are relaunching our new monthly giving intuitive “Ignite” on a new giving platform! The new platform allows you to create a donor profile where you can update your payment method, see all your donations, and more, providing a much better donor experience.
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“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Jesus Christ said that as a statement of fact, not hyperbole. He offers complete forgiveness for our sins, infinite wisdom for our daily decisions, and a path to
It is exciting to look back and see the Lord’s provision for Orchard throughout 2022! We kicked off with great momentum by meeting our major program goals. We launched the Orchard Institute and started our individualized Coaching program. These resources are designed to help cultivate the work of our
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You do not have to look hard to find pessimistic perspectives about the place of Christianity in America today. Denominations are shrinking and splitting. Big churches from yesterday are shutting their doors today. Well-known speakers and authors are finding themselves in scandals on a semi-regular basis. Younger generations are
A letter from former Director of Operations, Liz Head: This new year brings me to a moment of change: My last day as Orchard’s Operations Director was January 13th. This is bittersweet news for me to share because it means that a wonderful season at Orchard has drawn to
By Liz Head
Check out a very special Christmas video from our Executive Director, Jonathan Goode Jesus came to bridge the gap between God and man. At Orchard we bridge the gap between passion and real impact for those seeking to do good in Jesus’ name. Will you consider a special end-of-year gift to help
By Ashley Goode
In the business world, companies use the term innovation so often that it has become a buzzword. Everyone is competing to lead the race for innovative ideas or technology. But what does innovation even mean? Innovation means “doing new things” or “doing old things in a new way.” Even
